Kevin Smith and Luke Skywalker?
December 20, 2004 - When Revenge of the Sith hits theaters in May, it will likely mean the end of Star Wars on the big screen. But fans are already anticipating the epic space fantasy's move to television which creator George Lucas has hinted at in recent months.
The latest rumor, per the IESB website, is that fan and filmmaker Kevin Smith is secretly developing the series. When asked about the possibility, he's been completely mum on the subject – very much out of character for Smith. Something could be up.
And that's not all... a scooper for IESB claims that Mark Hamill will appear as Luke Skywalker in a recurring role. The report states that Hamill is currently collaborating with Smith on the pilot for the weekly series and that he'd appear in a "pop up now and then" role. The series reportedly features mostly new characters.
As is their custom, don't expect Lucasfilm to even acknowledge the existence of the planned TV series until after Episode III. In the meantime, tell us what you think about the prospect of Star Wars on TV and we'll keep you posted on the latest.
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